The health services technology associate degree program is designed to provide skills and experiences essential for those who desire a career in health services by providing opportunities for personal and professional growth through knowledge-based learning, experiential processes, community involvement and practical experiences under direct supervision of professionals in each respective field.  

Why choose COTC?

Flexibility

Students in the health services technology program can choose from several areas of study.

Students can choose to major in medical coding, which requires full completion of the health services technology associate degree.

• Associate of Applied Science in Medical Coding

Or students can choose a certificate pathway as part of their health services technology associate degree:

• Case Management for the Healthcare and Gerontology Professional Certificate
• Community Health Worker Certificate
• Electrocardiograph Technician Certificate
• Home Healthcare Provider Certificate
• Patient Care Technician Certificate
• Phlebotomy Certificate

Certificates in the health services technology associate degree program can be completed as stand-alone certificates for employment. The certificates are also stackable, meaning multiple certificates can be completed to earn an associate degree. Students who complete a certificate are well on their way to completing the health services technology associate degree.